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Main Vaapas Aaunga: A Rare Gem

Main Vaapas Aaunga: A Rare Gem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

At a time when the politics of hostility has engulfed the world and escalated it into senseless wars Main Vaapas Aaunga's unwavering belief in love is a testament to cinema's uplifting gifts, notes Sukanya Verma.

UK Sikh man's conviction sparks riots, scrutiny of kirpan laws

UK Sikh man's conviction sparks riots, scrutiny of kirpan laws

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Large crowds gathered in Southampton on Tuesday evening as officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary stood in riot gear near the home of Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing 18-year-old Henry Nowak to death.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli matches Alex Hales' T20 record with another 500-plus season

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli matches Alex Hales' T20 record with another 500-plus season

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Virat Kohli continued his remarkable run in T20 cricket as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting stalwart drew level with Alex Hales for the most 50-plus partnerships in men's T20 history. Both batters now have 210 fifty-plus stands in the format.

Order rejecting Natarajan's RS nomination egregious: Cong after EC meet

Order rejecting Natarajan's RS nomination egregious: Cong after EC meet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Congress party has formally appealed to the Election Commission, demanding an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls, labelling the decision as 'egregious' and a 'subversion of democracy'.

Family Stress Driving Suicide Surge

Family Stress Driving Suicide Surge

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Suicides in India have increased one-and-a-half times since 2000, with daily wage earners and family problems being the leading causes.

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic's all-time record of 31 Masters 1000 wins in a row after defeating Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.

Rishabh Pant embraces responsibility ahead of Test landmark

Rishabh Pant embraces responsibility ahead of Test landmark

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

During India's training session ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Rishabh Pant appeared more measured, both in body language and intent, seemingly heeding the advice of head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to deepen ties, Kim receives him at airport

Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to deepen ties, Kim receives him at airport

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for his first official visit in seven years, meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to reaffirm their long-standing friendship and pledge further development of bilateral relations amidst Pyongyang's deepening military ties with Moscow and China's assertions against Japan's 'new militarism'.

'We are proud of you': Elder brother Ujjwal celebrates Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's heroics

'We are proud of you': Elder brother Ujjwal celebrates Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's heroics

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Ujjwal, the elder brother of Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, celebrated his sibling's record-breaking performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. Sooryavanshi's explosive innings saw him surpass Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in an IPL season.

India's Era Has Arrived: Birla

India's Era Has Arrived: Birla

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Kumar Mangalam Birla urged young people to 'build in India, build for India and build for the world'.

'Doyen of Indian PMs': US, Russia hail Modi on tenure milestone

'Doyen of Indian PMs': US, Russia hail Modi on tenure milestone

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'a Great One', while Russia hailed him as the 'doyen of all Indian prime ministers' as world leaders congratulated him on becoming India's longest continuously serving elected representative at the top post.

Why India Rejects Claims Of Human Rights Violations

Why India Rejects Claims Of Human Rights Violations

Rediff.com19 May 2026

India has rejected allegations of human rights violations for the second time in three days, emphasising its constitutional values of justice, liberty, and freedom of expression. The remarks were made by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, in response to questions from a Norwegian journalist.

Why Rupee's Pain Is Self-Inflicted

Why Rupee's Pain Is Self-Inflicted

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Why would a country that requires close to $90 billion in net foreign capital annually to create jobs, build productive capacity, and sustain rapid growth permit $30 billion of capital to flow abroad, thereby contributing to pressure on the rupee? asks Debashis Basu.

4 Indian-Origin Footballers At World Cup 2026

4 Indian-Origin Footballers At World Cup 2026

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

India may not be at FIFA World Cup 2026, but four players with Indian roots will represent their nations on football's biggest stage.

System Review: Courtroom Drama Lacks Spirit

System Review: Courtroom Drama Lacks Spirit

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's courtroom drama System falls short due to muddled narrative and uninspired execution, observes Sukanya Verma.

BJP Appoints Archana Gupta As Haryana Unit President

BJP Appoints Archana Gupta As Haryana Unit President

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The BJP appointed Archana Gupta as the president of its Haryana unit, making her the second woman to hold the position in over four decades. Gupta, a doctor and state general secretary, succeeds Mohan Lal Badoli and aims to strengthen the party and increase women's participation.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli Refuses To Shake Hands With Travis Head After Verbal Spat

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli Refuses To Shake Hands With Travis Head After Verbal Spat

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Virat Kohli and Travis Head had a heated exchange during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, culminating in Kohli refusing to shake hands with Head after the game.

Dev Kumar Meena Wins Gold, Both Set National Pole Vault Record

Dev Kumar Meena Wins Gold, Both Set National Pole Vault Record

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena won gold in pole vault at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with both he and Kuldeep Kumar setting a new national record. Several other athletes also achieved Commonwealth Games qualification marks.

5 hundreds in a row! Vidarbha's Shorey equals List A record!

5 hundreds in a row! Vidarbha's Shorey equals List A record!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Vidarbha's batting mainstay Dhruv Shorey equalled N Jagadeesan's record for the most consecutive List A centuries, registering his fifth in a row with an unbeaten 109 off 77 balls against Hyderabad.

SRK Didn't Like Cricket': Lalit Modi Reveals How Shah Rukh Bought KKR

SRK Didn't Like Cricket': Lalit Modi Reveals How Shah Rukh Bought KKR

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Lalit Modi reveals how a hesitant Shah Rukh Khan was persuaded to buy Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008, helping create one of the IPL's most iconic franchises.

How Saanika Shah Conquered Everest

How Saanika Shah Conquered Everest

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

At 11.23 am on May 20, 2026, 22-year-old Saanika Shah fulfilled a dream she had nurtured for five years by successfully summiting Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India all-rounder Harsh Dubey recalls the emotional moment he learnt of his maiden national call-up and speaks about the prospect of sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill during the Afghanistan series.

India Women Aim For Series Lead Against Australia

India Women Aim For Series Lead Against Australia

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Indian women's hockey team aims to take the lead in their four-match series against Australia in Perth. After a loss and a shootout win, India looks to improve their penalty corner conversion rate and secure a victory ahead of major upcoming tournaments.

Akshay Bhatia Drops Out Of Top 10 At Charles Schwab Challenge

Akshay Bhatia Drops Out Of Top 10 At Charles Schwab Challenge

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia's late bogeys caused him to drop out of the Top-10 at the Charles Schwab Challenge, while Eric Cole leads the field.

Revanth unveils NTR statue in outreach to TDP sympathisers

Revanth unveils NTR statue in outreach to TDP sympathisers

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy unveiled a statue of TDP founder N T Rama Rao in Hyderabad, aiming to appeal to TDP supporters ahead of upcoming civic polls. The move is seen as an attempt by the Congress to gain ground in areas with a significant Andhra Pradesh-native voter base.

Consensual relationship over 2 years not rape: Court

Consensual relationship over 2 years not rape: Court

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A sessions court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, stating that a long-term consensual sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape.

Eid prayers to be held in mosques, Eidgahs in UP; multiple shifts likely

Eid prayers to be held in mosques, Eidgahs in UP; multiple shifts likely

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Amid a debate triggered by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's recent remarks on offering namaz in public places, several Muslim clerics have said that Eid-ul-Azha prayers would be offered inside mosques and Eidgahs as in previous years, and, if required, arrangements could be made for multiple prayer shifts.

Shooting Legend Randhir Singh Passes Into The Ages

Shooting Legend Randhir Singh Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died after battling age-related ailments. He was 79.

How India Dominated The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

How India Dominated The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian wrestlers showcased their dominance at the U23 Wrestling Asian Championships, securing multiple gold medals in both freestyle and women's categories.

Heard About NPS' RIS Scheme For Your Parents?

Heard About NPS' RIS Scheme For Your Parents?

Rediff.com27 May 2026

RIS Steady Life Cycle begins with an equity allocation of 35 per cent at age 60, which gradually reduces. Between ages 75 and 85, it remains constant at 10 per cent.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa Revive India's Hopes At Norway Chess

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa Revive India's Hopes At Norway Chess

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa secured important wins in Round 7 of the Norway Chess tournament, while Divya Deshmukh defeated Koneru Humpy, boosting India's chances in the competition.

How India Won The U23 Asian Wrestling Championship

How India Won The U23 Asian Wrestling Championship

Rediff.com27 May 2026

India's men's freestyle team emerged as champions at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, held in Da Nang, Vietnam. The country concluded its campaign with a total of 27 medals across various categories, showcasing dominance in freestyle, women's wrestling, and Greco-Roman disciplines.

Ruchi Gujjar's Ghoonghat Statement At Cannes

Ruchi Gujjar's Ghoonghat Statement At Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2026

At the 79th Cannes Film Festival 2026, actress and model Ruchi Gujjar turned one of the world's biggest red carpets into a platform for social commentary.

Before Obsession, 10 Desi Must Watch Horror Gems

Before Obsession, 10 Desi Must Watch Horror Gems

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

From psychological mind-benders to folklore nightmares and zombie comedies, these 10 Hindi horror films prove Bollywood has produced far more than just things that go bump in the night.

India's GST Collections Climb 3.2% to Rs 1.94 Lakh Crore in May

India's GST Collections Climb 3.2% to Rs 1.94 Lakh Crore in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

India's gross GST collections increased by 3.2 per cent to over Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May, driven by improved supplies of goods and services and a continued expansion in collections from imports.

Laura Equals Fastest Fifty Record In Domestic T20s

Laura Equals Fastest Fifty Record In Domestic T20s

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Australia's Laura Harris scripted history on Sunday as she became the second woman to smash a half-century in 15 balls in the history of T20 cricket.

IPL 2026: New Age Batters Are Rewriting T20 Cricket

IPL 2026: New Age Batters Are Rewriting T20 Cricket

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Urvil Patel's sensational 13-ball half-century in IPL 2026, equalling the fastest fifty record, has ignited discussions about India's emergence as a hub for fearless power-hitters, challenging traditional notions of batting prowess.

Mansi, Kajal, Sumit Shine At U23 Asian Wrestling

Mansi, Kajal, Sumit Shine At U23 Asian Wrestling

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Indian wrestlers Mansi Lather, Kajal, and Sumit secured gold medals at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, leading a strong performance by the Indian contingent.

India Women Beat England In T20I Series Opener

India Women Beat England In T20I Series Opener

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia scored half-centuries, and debutant Nandani Sharma impressed with the ball as India defeated England by 38 runs in the first T20I.

IPL 2026: Gill-Sudharsan: The finest IPL batting pair in history?

IPL 2026: Gill-Sudharsan: The finest IPL batting pair in history?

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has rated Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan as the finest batting pair in the history of IPL and lauded the duo's "remarkable" consistency.